The bean family is one of the most diverse, useful, and surprisingly charismatic plant groups in the gardening world. Even if you don't like the fruits (or the seeds as the case may be), between towering shade trees, brilliantly blooming shrubs and colorful flowering vines, Fabaceae has likely shaped your garden more than you realize.…
Join us for Raise a Glass to Freedom, a unique guided wine tasting inspired by the hit Broadway musical Hamilton! This experience is curated and led by certified sommelier and local restaurateur, Sara Abernethy of Glasshouse Kitchen & Wye Hill. Sara will guide guests through four curated wines, thoughtfully selected for the event. With each…
No time to siesta, we're throwing a fiesta! Get ready to shake things up with specialty margaritas and tacos at this year’s Taco & Margarita Fest happening on Saturday, August 15 from 12-5pm, presented by Dulce Vida Tequila & Topo Chico USA. Bar crawl your way through the building and fuel up at one (or…
Looking for the ultimate July 4th weekend destination? Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with family fun, World Soccer watch parties, brunch, live country music, energetic nightlife, and so much more - all in one place. Here's the lineup Thursday, July 2: Red, White & Brews Cup Pong Tournament (6–9PM) Friday, July 3: World Soccer Watch Parties…
Pure Life Theatre Company, in collaboration with the City of Raleigh and Seed Art Share, invites the community to enjoy a free, family-friendly Independence Day celebration featuring music, poetry, art, and community connection at Hair in Concert & Spoken Word on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The first Sunday of each month, Raleigh’s Wolfe & Porter will host a themed potluck starting at 5 p.m. Here are upcoming dates and themes: July 5: Grill Out Style - bring your favorite cookout classics Aug. 2: High Tea - think finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, pastries, biscuits and a tea cup for drinking Sept.…
You can use the code FCBRALEIGH2 to enjoy a $30 discount. Dates: Monday 06 July - Friday 10 July, 2026 Location: Pleasant Park (3400 Pleasant Plns Rd, Apex, NC 27502)
In this 6-week course, you’ll learn practical strategies for gardening responsibly and resiliently in the face of a changing climate. Together, we’ll explore how climate change is affecting home landscapes and gardens, from rising temperatures and shifting hardiness zones to changing rainfall patterns, longer growing seasons, and increasing pest pressures. Mondays from July 6th to…
By midsummer, our Horticulture Interns are past just settling in — they're firmly established like a well-tended tree. And with roots in the garden and fresh eyes on the collection, they're ready to take you on a tour unlike any other. Join us as the interns lead this special Plant-Lover's Tour, showcasing some of the…
The only thing more fun than plants is more plants, especially when you get to make them yourself! Join us for this episode of the Midweek Program where Evan and Sophia will explore the fascinating world of plant propagation by layering, a suite of techniques that encourages root growth in places you only ever dreamed…
In preparation for their renovation construction project at the museum, the entire artifact collection had to be removed from the building! NC Museum of History Collections Section Chief John Campbell will share some of the challenges the staff faced in moving 90,000+ objects safely in a relatively short period of time and the ways they…
Join Dr. Megan Cherry in discussing several lesser-known Americans from the Revolutionary era who demonstrate how sexuality and gender were contested at the same time as our war for independence.
